Ophthalmic Tech

Description:

Florida Eye Associates is a full-service ophthalmology group practice with general ophthalmologists and subspecialists in retina, glaucoma, cornea and oculoplastic.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume practice with a focus on providing quality care. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills are required.

Job Description

• Experience in EMR system, ModMed’s EMA a plus
• Must be able to document patient history in EMR system, perform diagnostic testing and assist physician as needed.
• Collect accurate and concise chief complaints, history of presenting illness, patient and family medical history and other pertinent visit data.
• Assists with patient education to include testing procedures
• Perform accurate tonometry readings, utilizing proper technique
• Instill ophthalmic solutions for diagnostic purposes
• Conduct automated visual field testing
• Capture Optical Coherence Tomograph (OCT) images
• Keeps supplies ordered and stocked
• Maintains cleanliness and keeps equipment in order within the exam rooms during the workday
• Perform other duties as assigned, as needed

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum six months experience in the ophthalmic, optometric or medical assisting field with patient interaction preferred
• Ability to operate equipment as needed to complete eye exam
• Ability to interact and communicate in a courteous, friendly, and helpful way with patients, doctors, and co-workers.
• Dependable transportation is required to travel to other offices as required
• Flexible with traveling to various locations and working some weekends
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus